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億
On'yomi
オク
OKU
hundred million · 10**8
Details
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
億=
亻意
person + 意
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and meaning. Multitude of human hearts.
Symbolism
Hundred million, enormous, countless. Represents very large numbers.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
十万億土
じゅうまんおくど
eternity; paradise; eternity
一億一心
いちおくいっしん
national unity (esp. during wartime); national unity (esp. during wartime)
Proverbs & Idioms
億劫になる
おっくうになる
To become a hassle
To feel reluctant due to inconvenience
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 億 mean in Japanese?
億 means hundred million, 10**8.
How do you read 億?
On'yomi: オク (OKU).
How many strokes does 億 have?
億 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 億 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 億 (hundred million, 10**8) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.